St Austell Viaduct photographed through the window of a 21 bus service St Austell to Newquay. 24th July 2017 Copyright Roger Winnen

A couple fromColin Burges

Colin, a keen cyclist, has been out on his bike, ranging the countryside far and wide. He has sent us a selection to chose from some of these are of railway interest. Of these I've chosen two, many thanks indeed Colin.

A distant view of Limpley Stoke station taken across the river Avon. This station was the junction for the Cameton branch of Titfield Thunderbolt fame. This charming little station lost its service on the 3rd October 1966 though the line, of course still remains open. Copyright Colin Burges

Colin's 'chariot' leans against the gate of the entrance to a most unusual dwelling created under the arches of Shoscombe Viaduct on the Somerset and Dorset route. Copyright Colin Burges. N.B. The name of this charming property is 'Sharpmead Arch'. Heading west the S & D continued over the road on a bridge and onto an embankment which has been removed. On top of this embankment stood Shoscombe & Single Hill Halt. This comprised of two platform made of cast concrete sections. There were no structures on the platforms although a booking office and waiting room was situated on the footpath, This station opened 29th September 1929 and closed with the line on the 7th March 1966.

A Mighty Machine 138 ton Peak at PenzanceAndrew Triggs

840703d 45134 of Toton with the 09.18 Penzance to Leeds taken on 3rd July 1984. Copyright Andrew Triggs

37230 approaches Exeter Central with the Exmouth Junction to East Usk empties, although one wagon is still loaded.This train serviced both Yeovil Junction and Exmouth Junction Coal Concentration Depots and took a circuitous route, dropping off loaded and picking up empty HEA’s as it went....East Usk – Yeovil Junction – Exmouth Junction – East Usk. Many thanks Ron